11 February - 12 February 2025

Highlights in catalysis, photo- & electrochemistry

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SCI's Young Chemists’ Panel

SCI, London, UK

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Prices start from £120.00

Early bird offer ends 7 January 2025

Synopsis

As part of SCI YCP’s “Highlights in…” series, this event will celebrate recent advances in modern organic synthesis, providing an exciting overview of new methodologies and industrial applications. Held over two days, the meeting will explore two hot topics: Catalysis, and Photo- and electrochemistry. Research discussed will range from asymmetric catalysis to photocatalysis to computational studies of organometallic catalysts.
The meeting will comprise of short talks from early career researchers and recently appointed academics, and keynote lectures from established researchers in academia and industry. All talks will be followed by a chance to ask questions and networking opportunities allow a possible exchange of ideas.

Delegates will be able to register for either one day or both days of the event.


Attendees

This event will be of interest to those working in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or agrochemical industries who want to develop their knowledge in key areas of organic synthesis. It is also aimed at those in academia, particularly graduates and post-graduates with a background in synthesis and catalysis.


Call for abstracts

Opportunities are available for early career researchers (recently appointed academics, post-doctoral researchers, or final year PhD students) in the areas of catalysis or photo/electrochemistry to present their research through a short talk (15 minutes + questions). Interested applicants should send an abstract of maximum one A4 page or 300 words, indicating title and authors to, conferences@soci.org by Thursday 31 October 2024 with the subject line “YCP Catalysis/Photo/EChem – short talk submission”. An abstract template can be downloaded here. Selected speakers will have their travel and registration expenses reimbursed.

Opportunities are available for a limited number of posters. Interested applicants should send an abstract of maximum one A4 page or 300 words, indicating title and authors to, conferences@soci.org by Friday 20 December 2024 with the subject line “YCP Catalysis/Photo/EChem – poster submission”. An abstract template can be downloaded.


Exhibition and Sponsorship

Please click here for the pack and email conferences@soci.org letting us know which package you are interested in.


Programme

Tuesday 11 February

Day 1: Highlights in catalysis
09:15
Registration and refreshments
09:55
Welcome to day 1
10:00
Prof John Bower, University of Liverpool
10:45
Refreshment break
11:05
ECR talk 1
11:25
ECR talk 2
11:45
Prof Igor Larossa, University of Manchester
12:30
Lunch and posters
14:00
Industry speaker
14:45
Dr Natalie Fey, University of Bristol
15:30
Refreshment break
15:50
ECR talk 3
16:10
Prof Andrew Smith, University of St Andrews
16:55
Networking reception
17:30
Close of day 1

Wednesday 12 February

Day 2: Highlights in photo- & electrochemistry
09:55
Welcome to day 2
10:00
Keynote from industry
10:45
Refreshment break
11:05
ECR talk 1
11:25
New academic talk
Dr Giacomo Crisenza, University of Manchester
11:55
New academic talk
Dr Anabel Laterna, University of Nottingham
12:25
Lunch and posters
13:45
ECR talk 2
14:05
New academic talk
Dr Joshua Barham, University of Strathclyde
14:35
Keynote from industry
Hamish Stephen, AstraZeneca
15:20
Refreshment break
15:40
ECR Talk 3
16:00
Keynote from academia
Prof Kevin Lam, University of Greenwich
16:45
Networking reception
17:45
Close of day 2

SCI’s Young Chemists’ Panel are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the chemical sciences. We aim to identify high quality speakers for all our conferences with inclusivity of gender and ethnicity. Attendees from all backgrounds and ages are welcome.


Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.


Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org


Fees

Early bird - ends Tuesday 7 January 2025
SCI Member 1 day rate- £120
SCI Member 2 day rate - £205
Non-member 1 day rate - £175
Non-member 2 day rate- £305
Student Member 1 day rate - £55
Student Member 2 day rate - £85

After early bird
SCI Member 1 day rate - £170
SCI Member 2 day rate - £255
Non-member 1 day rate - £225
Non-member 2 day rate - £355
Student Member 1 day rate - £85
Student Member 2 day rate - £115

All registrations will automatically receive a confirmation within 24 hours of registering for the event. Should you not receive written confirmation of your booking, please email conferences@soci.org.

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Exhibitors

Organising committee

Holly Bonfield, Apex Molecular
Olivia Boyd, MSD
Robert Wen Ming Davidson, Pfizer
Mark Greenhalgh, University of Warwick
Craig Johnston, University of St-Andrews
Ricardo Labes, Syngenta
Miriam O’Duill, University of Nottingham
Ben Partridge, University of Sheffield
Wei Sun, AstraZeneca
Luke Thompson, Vernalis